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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.27, 11,482.96 and 2,108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.27, 11,482.96 and 2,108.49 is: 3,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.27 : 11,482.96 = 2,108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.27/11,482.96 = 2,108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.27x = 11,482.96 × 2,108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.27x = 24,211,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211,706.33/7,655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.75

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